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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.27, 969.81 and 553.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.27, 969.81 and 553.39 is: 825.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.27 : 969.81 = 553.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.27/969.81 = 553.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.27x = 969.81 × 553.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.27x = 536,683.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,683.16/650.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.32

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